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Old 10-07-2003, 10:29 AM   #1
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Applause for an excellent idea, and a request for some info

Yay! I'm glad we have this section

Anyway . . . this isn't really for a story or anything, though it could be . . . right now I'm taking a world religions class, and we're studying Judaism, but all the stuff we're reading is really strongly biased Pro-Judaism. Are there any good neutral sources I can read regarding Judaism? I'm also interested in the history of Anti-semitism . . . I've got a pretty long reading list (with pro-Judaism, anti-semtism, and one neutral book!) so far, but I was just curious to see whether or not you guys would have any other suggestions. Thanks in advance for any help
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Old 10-07-2003, 04:50 PM   #2
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A friend of mine is converting, so if you're interested I could as her, or direct her to you? Also, I have a "Big Book of Jewish Humor" (not with me right now, though, drat.), that has a lot of stories and humorous essays that give a unique look at cultural self-appraisal. I would suggest getting one if you can find it, just becuase it's one of the most entertaining reads I've found. I also have a selection of short stories by Sholom Aleichem which I haven't started yet, but he is supposed to be an important Jewish author. That's all self-appraisal material, but you'd be suprised how practical and honest it can be. I would look into Roman times for a start on anti-semitism, but I can't recommend anything directly.

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Old 10-07-2003, 11:07 PM   #3
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Teresa Strasser

Lily,

If you have the time you should read some articles by an author named Teresa Strasser. She is an absolutely fantastic, Jewish writer. She gives the Jewish perspective on some issues and it is actually very fascinating. It is a little difficult to navigate through the articles to get some of the ones you would be interested in, but they are there.
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Old 01-16-2004, 01:20 PM   #4
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You have commentary on Jewish life by greeks, romans, egyptians, babylonians etc. etc. etc.
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